The Art of Living Happiness Program

The Happiness Program takes place over three relaxing and rejuvenating, yet focused days.
Here are some of the unique benefits you’ll experience:

Quickly & Effectively Manage your Emotions

Learn series of meditations and breathing techniques which can help you manage your emotions in better ways than how you could manage ever before.

Effective tools to effortlessly relax everyday

Learn effortless ways of relaxation with easy guided meditations, pranayams and asanas which you can incorporate into your day for greater health, focus, and relaxation.

Experience the power of breath

The core aspect of The Happiness Program is Sudarshan Kriya, a simple yet powerful rhythmic breathing technique that effortlessly draws you into a deep state of meditation and help you over come various types of stress, and bring you back to a clear and positive state of mind.

Understanding the nature of the mind

Gives a chance to master your mind and get a greater prospective of life. Practical wisdom thought in the Happiness Program enables you to not get bothered by issues that used to create frustration, impatience, worry and more.

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70

independent studies

on Sudarshan Kriya & related practices (SK&P)

From reducing stress to getting better rest, these techniques have a demonstrated measurable impact on the quality of life.

Over 70 independent studies conducted on four continents and published in peer review journals have demonstrated a comprehensive range of benefits from practicing the Sudarshan Kriya and related breathing exercises taught on The Art of Living Happiness Program.

Research Result Key Findings

What participants share

"Prior to learning Sudarshan Kriya, I had a hard time relaxing and breathing. I was anxious and scattered. Now that I have this practice, I am more grounded and confident in myself. I can express more love to myself and others. I'm more clear, focused and awake."

"Prior to learning Sudarshan Kriya, I had a hard time relaxing and breathing. I was anxious and scattered. Now that I have this practice, I am more grounded and confident in myself. I can express more love to myself and others. I'm more clear, focused and awake."

- Samora S, actress

"The Happiness program changed the way I look at situations. I can be in a very stressful environment and still be relaxed and focused. It is the best thing that has happened to me."

"The Happiness program changed the way I look at situations. I can be in a very stressful environment and still be relaxed and focused. It is the best thing that has happened to me."

- Manohar Varma, Student

"Sudarshan Kriya is the most amazing part of the Happiness Program. I felt a deep rest, which I had never experienced before. With regular practice, it has boosted resilience and helped me discover the inner strength."

"Sudarshan Kriya is the most amazing part of the Happiness Program. I felt a deep rest, which I had never experienced before. With regular practice, it has boosted resilience and helped me discover the inner strength."

- Anurag JK, Cloud Security Analyst

"Though my yoga practice has long been essential to my well-being, since I began practicing Sudarshan Kriya, I feel lighter, as though I'm carrying less emotional baggage, while I feel a growing solidity at my core."

"Though my yoga practice has long been essential to my well-being, since I began practicing Sudarshan Kriya, I feel lighter, as though I'm carrying less emotional baggage, while I feel a growing solidity at my core."

- Amy Weintraub, Author of Yoga for Depression

Frequently Asked Questions

Most of the time our happiness is associated with a person or an event which happens to be very short lived due to stress in our day to day life. The Art of Living Happiness Program gives powerful breathing tools through which we can be sustainably happy without any effort.

Most of us are unaware that working with the breath can give us the ability to manage our mind and emotions. In fact, every emotion you experience is directly associated to your breathing pattern. By changing the rhythms of breath, you can change the way you handle your emotions.

You must be over the age of 18 to be eligible for this workshop. Some techniques thought in the Happiness Program are not suitable for pregnant women. A suitable alternative program for pregnant women is the effortless meditation program called Sahaj Samadhi Meditation.

Persons having undergone major surgery within 8 weeks of the program start date, and those with a seizure disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorders, must consult with a physician and then participate in The Happiness Program. For such individuals, the effortless and highly effective Sahaj Samadhi Meditation program may be a valuable alternative.

Experiential – Unlike many self-development programs, this workshop is not a lecture. The Happiness Program is experiential and highly interactive. You will learn and practice yoga, breathing and meditation, enjoy engaging group processes and discussions, and receive expert guidance on how to practice the breathing at home.

Effortless, Yet Effective – One thing that makes us unique is the effortless nature of our techniques. You don’t have to worry about fast, complicated yoga, strict meditation techniques, or overly intense breathing techniques.